freight forwarder

Location:

Felixstowe

Term:

Permanent

Salary:

£23,000 - £25,000 per annum

Job reference:

180145

The Position: Freight Forwarder

Why should you apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the local office of our client, a freight forwarder who has offices around the globe. Offering a wide variety of services to clients, you will be involved heavily in the freight forwarding side of the business.

What we’re looking for:

Candidates must have at least 3 years of proven experience working within in a general freight forwarding environment and be confident handling the freight forwarding process. You will have knowledge of co-ordinating import deep sea/short sea shipments and have the ability to provide your clients with a cradle to grave service. An understanding of intermodal, air freight and European road-freight are also desirable, as is being fluent in a second European language.

You will be a team player, have excellent attention to detail, a high standard of written and verbal communication skills and strive to provide and exemplary level of customer service at all times. A positive and helpful demeanour is paramount. You should be a team player who is able support colleagues/departments with work as and when required.

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Shipping/Transport

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